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Mighty Distributing System Of America
 

Wholesale distribution of original equipment-quality, MIGHTY-branded auto parts. Franchisees operate in exclusive territories, supplying automotive maintenance and repair facilities with under-car and under-hood products, such as filters, belts, tune-up and brake parts.

Franchisor Background

Year Established:

  1963

Franchising Since:

  1970

Operating Units:

Franchised Units:107 96.4%  
Company-Owned Units:4 3.6%  
 ______ _____  
Total Operating Units:111 100%  
 

Geographic Distribution:

U.S.:111 100% In 45 States
Canada:0 0% In 0 Canadian Provinces
International:0 0% In 0 Foreign Countries
 ______ _____  
Total:111 100%  
 

North America:

States/Provinces with the largest number of operating units:
DensityUnits    
1. California7
2. Florida7
3. Texas9

Registered in Following Registration States:

   California, Florida, Hawaii, Illinois, Indiana, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, New York, North Dakota, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Virginia, Washington, Wisconsin

Financial Requirements

Investment:

Minimum Net Worth:$500K
Cash Investment:$70-80K
Total Investment:$150-200K
Average Total Investment:$175K
 

Fees:

Initial Franchise Fee:$5K+ $.035/Vcl
Average Franchise Fee:$5K
On-Going Royalty:5%
Average Royalty:5%
Advertising Fee:0.5%

Average Number of Employees:

   4 Full-time, 2 Part-time

Space Needs (in square footage):

   3,000

Preferred Sites:

  

Other Sites:

   Warehouse

Encourage Conversions?

   Yes

Earnings Claims Provided?

   Yes

Listed in the SBA Registry?

   No

Support and Training

International Franchise Association:Yes
Canadian Franchise Association:No
Franchisee Association/Member:Yes, Member
Size of Corporate Staff:50
Site Selection Assistance?No
Lease Negotiation Assistance?No
Financial Assistance?No
 

Marketing Support:

Co-Op Advertising:Yes
National Advertising:Yes
Regional Advertising:Yes
Local Advertising:Yes
Marketing Materials:None Specified
Additional Services:None Specified
Other Marketing Support:None Specified
 

On-Going Support:

Central Data Processing:Not Applicable
Central Purchasing:Not Applicable
Field Operation Evaluation:Not Applicable
Field Training:Included in Fees
Initial Store Opening:Not Applicable
Inventory Control:Not Applicable
Franchisee Newsletter:Not Applicable
Regional or National Meetings:Not Applicable
800 Telephone Hotline:Not Applicable
 

Training:

1. Home Office1 Week
2. On-the-Job Training1 Week
 

Franchisee Qualifications

Ranked from 1 (unimportant) to 5 (important):
 
Financial Net Worth:5
General Business Experience:4
Specific Industry Experience:3
Formal Education:3
Psychological Profile:3
Personal Interview(s):4

Minority Representation

Units Owned by Minorities:

African-American:N/A
Asian-American:N/A
Hispanic:N/A
Native American:N/A
Other:N/A
Specific Minority:N/A

Terms of Contract

Term of Initial Contract:10 Year(s)
Term of Renewal Period:1 Year(s)
Passive Ownership:Not Allowed
Area Development Agreements?No
Sub-Franchising Contracts?No
Franchisees Allowed to Expand Within Territory?Yes

Expansion Plans

Projected New Units Over Next 12 months:

   10
U.S.:Yes, All United States
Canada:No
Overseas:No
 
 
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